Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Champagne Bottle' Pepper

This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver pepper has a cylindrical shaped form realistically modelled in the form of a champagne bottle.

The lower cylindrical portion of the body is embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved Roman numerals 'XXIX' - 29.

The pepper is fitted with the original hallmarked push fit cover modelled in the form of a foil capped champagne cork embellished with pierced 'pepper' holes subdivided by an integrated wire muselet/wirehood indentation design.

The underside of this impressive sterling silver pepper bears the retailer's mark 'Jones, London & Paris'.

Dimensions

Diameter of top 1.9cm/0.7"

Diameter of base 4.6cm/1.8"

Height 11.5cm/4.5"

Total Weight

3.8 troy ounces/118g

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This antique pepper is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in excellent condition.

There are some natural fire marks to the surface of the pepper, in keeping with age.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Victorian silverware.

Maker: John Harrison & Co

Origin: Sheffield, England

Date: 1878

Can be viewed at AC Silver’s Newcastle store, online at www.acsilver.co.uk. Please quote SALES CODE SKU A3656 when enquiring about the piece.

Complimentary insurance valuation with images and text is provided with your purchase

Stock Code

A3656

Medium

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver novelty pepper in the form of a champagne bottle; an addition to our silver cruets/condiments collection

Signed/Inscribed

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of the body and part hallmarks to the cover are all very clear.